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Trials with youngsters, luxury facilities, and signings in focus during Flamengo’s mid-season training camp in Portugal

Flamengo sees the mid-season training camp in Portugal as a golden opportunity to improve the team with the rest of the year in mind. To that end, head coach Leonardo Jardim and director José Boto have already put a “perfect” logistics plan in motion. The goal is full-on work, with lineup tests and meetings over signings.

Leonardo Jardim took 26 players to Flamengo’s mid-season training camp in Portugal. That way, some academy youngsters have the chance to earn the trust of the Rubro-Negro coach before the transfer window.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS ARE IN PORTUGAL?

Flamengo trains every day between June 29 (the date of arrival in Portugal) and July 11 (the eve of the return to Brazil). Because of that, Jardim understands that the period is key to getting to know the academy youngsters and strengthening the senior squad.

Defensive midfielder Rayan Lucas and attacking midfielder Lorran are having their first experience with Jardim after returning from loan spells in Europe — Rayan was at Sporting (POR) and Lorran at Pisa (ITA). However, the Portuguese coach will also keep a close eye on youngsters such as full-backs Johnny (left) and Daniel Sales (right), as well as forward Joshua.

WILL FLAMENGO SIGN ANYONE IN PORTUGAL?

In addition to watching the academy youngsters, Jardim and Boto are holding constant meetings to improve the squad. Flamengo is looking for reinforcements in three positions: a center-forward to serve as Pedro’s backup, a quick and creative midfielder to rotate with Arrascaeta, and a left-back.

Some names have already been approached, and Boto has already started negotiations. However, the club has adopted a cautious stance for the transfer window, which stays open from July 20 to September 11. That is because Jardim believes Flamengo’s squad is already highly qualified and only needs specific reinforcements in the three positions mentioned.

It is worth remembering that, besides looking for reinforcements in the market, the club will also use the mid-season training camp in Portugal to “discover” a youngster. That is why Jardim took ten under-20 players for the training period.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SCHEDULE IN PORTUGAL LIKE?

Flamengo split the mid-season training camp between two cities. The club will stay in Lagos from June 29 to July 4, training at the luxury Cascade Wellness resort. After that, the delegation heads to Estoi, which is one hour from the previous base and closer to the stadium in Algarve. Meanwhile, the players train daily.

Both training locations are considered luxurious in Portugal. At the resort in Lagos, for example, Leonardo Jardim has two natural grass pitches available to the squad. In addition, the facilities also include a spa, a full gym, and physical recovery equipment.

06/29 (Monday): training 06/30 (Tuesday): training 07/01 (Wednesday): training 07/02 (Thursday): training 07/03 (Friday): Flamengo vs River Plate (ARG) 07/04 (Saturday): training 07/05 (Sunday): training 07/06 (Monday): training 07/07 (Tuesday): training 07/08 (Wednesday): Flamengo vs Lausanne (SUI) 07/09 (Thursday): training 07/10 (Friday): training 07/11 (Saturday): Flamengo vs Benfica (POR) 07/12 (Sunday): return to Brazil

WHERE WILL FLAMENGO’S MATCHES BE PLAYED?

All three mid-season friendlies will take place at Estádio Algarve, which has a capacity of 22,000 fans. Ticket prices range from 11 to 44 euros, with the most expensive being for the clash with Benfica.

Tickets for Flamengo vs River Plate cost between 10 and 35 euros (R$ 58 to R$ 206), the same price as Flamengo vs Lausanne-Sports. However, the match between Flamengo and Benfica has tickets ranging from 15 to 40 euros (R$ 88 to R$ 235).

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCHES?

After the friendlies against River Plate (07/03), Lausanne-Sports (07/08), and Benfica (07/11), Flamengo returns to Rio de Janeiro to continue the season. That is because the first match after the World Cup is against Chapecoense, away from home, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on July 22. Rubro-Negro also faces São Paulo (07/26) at home and Internacional away (07/29) this month.

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